Category Archives: Local News
15 new COVID cases in McLean County
The updated numbers in McLean County as of Monday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Monday reported 15 new c...
Sep 21, 2020
New Aldi opens in Bloomington
The new Aldi store in Bloomington opened Thursday at 907 Maple Hill Road. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – After 18 years, Aldi has relocated its Bloomington store...
Sep 17, 2020
Busy time for Illinois farmers
Mark Schleusener, state statistician, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, says Illinois’ corn harvest has just begun. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Illin...
Sep 17, 2020
19th McLean County resident dies from COVID complications
MCHD said the rolling positivity rate dropped to 5.7% Thursday, the first time its been below 6% since Aug. 22. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A 19th McLean County resident ha...
Sep 17, 2020
Motorcycle accident in Carlock kills 47-year-old woman
This incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and McLean County Sheriff’s Department. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCARLOCK – One person is dead after a mot...
Sep 16, 2020
Mathy announces re-election bid for Bloomington City Council
Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy Wednesday announced he’ll seek a second term, cit...
Sep 16, 2020
Livingston County health officials report 5th COVID-related death
Of the 294 cases in Livingston County, 25 remain active and 264 people have recovered.(WJBC file photo) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – A fifth Livingston County resident has died from coronavirus c...
Sep 16, 2020
Pritzker isn’t budging on contact sports this fall
Gov. JB Pritzker held a press briefing Wednesday in Chicago to give an update on COVID-19. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Contact sports are still a no-go this fall, according to ...
Sep 16, 2020
PATH Crisis asking for electrical help
PATH Crisis can be reached by dialing 211 or by contacting Karen Zangerle at 309-834-0500. (Photo courtesy: PATH Crisis/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While many things such as Dr. Pepper a...
Sep 16, 2020
McLean County Board member resigning for new job
Carlo Robustelli. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Government)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat on the McLean County Board says he has submitted his resignation letter effective September 30.T...
Sep 15, 2020
